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by Explorer Commander Ryan J. Taylor

When I first joined the Explorer program, I wasn’t at all sure about what the National Youth Representative did. All I knew was the candidates gave speeches, they spoke at the Career Fair, we voted for them… and then we never heard from them again.

One of the biggest concerns I had while running to represent explorers in our national leadership, was that I wanted to make sure the promises I made in my speeches were promises I kept. I wanted to have an impact during my two years in office, and I believe I have.

After I found out I’d won the election, I was ecstatic! I remember my advisor Jason Campbell and me jumping around like lunatics and celebrating with our post that night. We worked together for months on everything from the

speech to the uniform, and I could never have done it without his help. We were on top of the world!

Let me tell you what it is like being the National Youth Representative, as nothing could have prepared me for being part of all the work that goes on behind the scenes to run the national program.

One of the most important jobs of the National Youth Representative was meeting with as many explorers around the country as I could. For example, this New Jersey born and bred explorer traveled to Texas, where I participated in the Texas State Law Enforcement Exploring Competition.

I also had the privilege to visit a number of federal training academies. My first visit was to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. I had an amazing time witnessing the preparation federal agent trainees go through. I also attended the DEA sponsored National Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where for a week I participated in training classes and physical exercises that the DEA Special Agent trainees go though. This was one of the most educational trips I have ever taken.

The following week I was part of

a group of explorers who attended the U.S. Army Military Police sponsored NLEE Leadership Academy in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. They showed us what it was like for privates going through Army basic training, with a very hands-on program. Throughout the training we truly learned the importance of teamwork, dedication, and discipline. By the time the week was over, we had all developed a sense of family and of lifelong friendships formed. Hooah!

One of the highlights of being the National Youth Representative is working with the great people on the National Committee. I could not have asked for a better team to be part of. They are all extraordinarily dedicated to the Explorer program, and everyone committed a great deal of time and effort to improve the program and organization.

National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference

Be On the Lookout

Tuesday July 20, 2010 Atlanta, Georgia

MAKING A DIFFERENCE AS NATIONAL YOUTH REP

Remembering Robert Quarello, 2010 Advisor of the Year

Ryan J. Taylor, Explorer Commander

The National Law Enforcement Advisor of the Year Award is presented to post advisors who have demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to their local exploring post, and have distinguished themselves in

their careers and personal lives. Bob Quarello certainly met these standards.

Unfortunately, this year’s ceremony is mixed with sadness as Bob unexpectedly passed away June 28th, just a month before he was to

receive this important award. “When I told him he had won, he was speechless,” said Kasey Groenewold, Associate Advisor of Minier (Illinois) Police Explorers.

Bob had been involved with Law Enforcement Exploring

for over forty years. As a young adult, he developed a passion was for police work and for helping people. Growing up next to the local park police headquarters, Bob developed a relationship

see Quarello page 5

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TODAY’S SCHEDULETUESDAY, JULY 20

6:00 A.M. Pistol Competition bus departs (breakfast on bus) Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn Student Center)

7:00 A.M.—8:00 AM. Breakfast Woodruff/Brittain/The Edge (Dining Halls)

7:00 AM. Pistol Competition bus departs (breakfast on bus) Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn Student Center)

7:30 AM. Headquarters Opens Wenn Student Center, 321

7:30 AM. Steering Committee Breakfast Wenn Student Center, Ferst Place

8:00 A.M. Pistol Competition bus departs Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn Student Center)8:00 A.M.—9:30 AM. SEMINARS Leadership Architecture East, 123 Bombing Investigations; Bomber Behavior Analysis Howey Physics, L1 First Responder to Digital Evidence Howey Physics, L2 Profiling Concepts Howey Physics, L3 Cyber Crime Howey Physics, L4 Protecting Our Nation’s Transportation System Howey Physics, L5 In A Post 9-11 Environment—The Federal Air Marshal Service

8:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M. INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Air Pistol Competition North Ave North Gym Bike Policing Competition Curran Deck (Bike Storage in West Side Activity Room) Drill Competition O’Keefe Gym N.E.V.O.C. Upper Physics Building (Pkng Lot W21) Police Physical Performance Test Instructional Center Lawn Sample Written Examination Boggs, B-6

8:00-6:00 P.M. TEAM COMPETITIONS (Orientations) Couch Building Arrest and Search Bomb Threat Response Burglary in Progress Crime Prevention Crime Scene Search Domestic Crisis Intervention Emergency Field First Aid Hostage Negotiation

2010 National Youth Representative

Candidates

James A. McKinney VPost #5021

Des Moines, IA

Kelsy TaylorPost #521

Bakersfield, CA

Kristopher KrusePost #2267

Clermont, FL

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Question?DAYof the

“What’s your favorite cop movie”

Shoot/Don’t Shoot Traffic Accident Investigation Traffic Stop White Collar Crime

9:00 A.M. Pistol Competition bus departs Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn Student Center)

9:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M. Career Fair Wenn Student Center Ballroom9:00 A.M.—6:00 P.M. Cop Shop Wenn Student Center Piedmont9:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M. Basketball/Volleyball (Courts 5&6) Campus Rec Center9:00 A.M.—11:00 A.M. Advisor Seminars (Building Your Post Program) Student Center Theater

10:00 A.M. Pistol Competition bus departs Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn Student Center)10:00 A.M.—11:30 AM. SEMINARS Protect Yourself: Self Defense Architecture East, 123 Fugitive Investigation College of Computing, 16 Gangs D.M. Smith, 105 Mail Fraud Howey Physics, L2 Narcotics Trafficking and Interdiction Howey Physics, L4 Personal Health and Wellness Howey Physics, L5

11:30 AM. Pistol Competition bus departs (lunch on bus) Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn Student Center)

11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Lunch Woodruff/Brittain/The Edge (Dining Halls)

12:30 P.M. Pistol Competition bus departs Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn Student Center)

1:30 P.M. Pistol Competition bus departs Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn Student Center)1:30 P.M.—3:00 P.M. SEMINARS Leadership Van Leer, W200 Bombing Investigations; Bomber Behavior Analysis Instructional Center, 205 First Responder to Digital Evidence Howey Physics, L2 Profiling Concepts Howey Physics, L3 Cyber Crime Howey Physics, L4 Protecting Our Nation’s Transportation System Howey Physics, L5

In A Post 9-11 Environment—The Federal Air Marshal Service

2:00 P.M.—4:00 P.M. Advisor Seminars (National Program Policies & Guidelines) Student Center Theater

2:30 P.M. Pistol Competition bus departs Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn

Student Center)

Luke HernandezPost 878Stuart, FL

Movie: Bad Boys 2

Review:

“Action-packed! Shows cop work and all that is involved in plan-ning. Will Smith and Martin Lewis.”

Leslie AndersonPost 457El Dorado County, CA

Movie: Supertroopers

“Hilarious, funny, and terrific! You’ve got to see it!”

Jordan ReedPost 740Forsyth County, GA

Movie: Cop Out

Review:

“Neat movie! All the guns, all the shooting, all the fighting!”

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3:00 P.M.—5:00 P.M. Basketball/Volleyball (Courts 3—6) Campus Rec Center3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M. SEMINARS Protect Yourself: Self Defense College of Computing, 16 Fugitive Investigation College of Computing, 17 Gangs Instructional Center, 205 Mail Fraud Howey Physics, L2 Narcotics Trafficking and Interdiction Howey Physics, L4 Personal Health and Wellness Howey Physics, L3

4:00 P.M.—7:30 P.M. General Use Rec Time Campus Rec Center (Competition Pool and Diving Well) Post Leader Check Explorers in At front desk: identified by wristband 4:00 P.M.—9:00 P.M. General Use Rec Time Campus Rec Center (Leisure Pool: Water slide closes at 8pm) Post Leader Check Explorers in At front desk: identified by wristband

5:00 P.M.—9:45 P.M. General Use Rec Time Campus Rec Center (Court 5 & 6 & Auxiliary Gym) Post Leader Check Explorers in At front desk identified: by wristband

5:00 P.M.—7:00 P.M. Dinner Woodruff/Brittain/The Edge (Dining Halls)

9:30 P.M.—11:30 P.M. Dance-Jump Club Alexander Memorial Coliseum (Freshman Gym)Midnight Day concludes

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QuarellContinued from cover page

with many of the officers and assisted with the organization of the Pekin, Illinois, Police Exploring Post, as well as providing leadership to other posts in the area, including the Delavan and Manito Police Explorer Posts.

At the time of his death, he served as the advisor for Exploring Post 7 sponsored by the Minier Police Department. Over the years, Bob was very instrumental in helping many explorers advance their law enforcement careers with local, state, and federal agencies and in helping to pioneer many Exploring programs in Illinois. In addition, he was one the first certified instructors in Illinois for the DARE program, and he was very active with I-SEARCH, a youth fingerprinting system used by law enforcement on cases of missing children.

Bob and his wife Jane opened their home for many Exploring events, and they gave

countless hours of service to Exploring throughout the region and around the country. Working together, they supported Exploring with many fundraisers and social activities that have made a real difference.

Kasey Groenewold said that, “Bob’s heart was as big as the universe and… a piece of Bob is with every single person he touched. Through Exploring, Bob’s legacy will continue to live on.” Everyone in Exploring expresses their heartfelt appreciation to Bob for his tremendous commitment, and all of us send our condolences to Jane and their daughter Meredith who followed in her father’s footsteps as a captain of the Minier Police Explorers.

Bob’s wife Jane and their daughter Meredith accepted the Advisor of the Year Award on behalf of Bob last night.

The 2010 Law Enforcement Exploring Conference got off to an exciting start here in Atlanta yesterday as thousands of Explorers from all over the country took over the sprawling Georgia Tech campus. In addition to registering for the conference, Explorers became acclimated to the campus, found out where the competitions would be held, and enjoyed a fine cookout – even if it was indoors due to the

bleak weather forecast. The day concluded with the opening show, featuring remarks by Georgia Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle.

Today of course the conference really starts with a full slate of competitions, seminars and a host of other activities. Throughout the day, Explorers will be taking part in individual events like the air pistol and bike policing competitions, and team events like the arrest and

search, bomb threat response, and burglary in process. The competition will be fierce and it will culminate on Friday evening at the closing show when the awards will be given out to the top individuals and teams.

In addition to the competitions, Explorers will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the many amenities on the Georgia Tech campus like the world-class recreation center located a few yards

away from the student center. Believe it or not, the facility even includes a water slide! After dinner, the night concludes with the traditional Jump Club where Explorers will have a chance to unwind and get to know new friends. Without a doubt, everyone will be leaving Atlanta with at least a few dozen more additions to their Facebook pages.

REGISTRATION, OPENING SHOW HIGHLIGHT FIRST DAY IN ATLANTA

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Did you know?The largest 10K race in the world - the annual Peachtree Road Race with 45,000 runners - is held in Atlanta each summer.

The second largest theatre organ in the nation - The Fox Theatre - is only minutes from campus.

The oldest ballet company in the nation is the Atlanta Ballet.

The tallest escalator in the Southeast is at MARTA’s Peachtree Center station. It is 192 feet.

Student Recreation CenterMonday - Friday 6:00 AM - 8:00 PMSaturday 8:00 AM - 8: 00 PM

Use of the Student Recreation Center is on a shared basis with students and with other conference participants. Participants will need to show their room key or meal card when entering.

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Eric AkersPublic Affairs Coordinator

David AusielloEditor-in-Chief

David LeveyWriter

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The BOLO is brought to you by:

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Career Fair

Located in the Wenn Student Center, Piedmont

Monday Noon - 5 p.m.Tuesday & Wednesday 9 - 5 p.m.

Friday 1 - 5 p.m.

Since the Explorer Conference is held every other year, it is fitting that we recognize the 2009 Advisor of the Year for their outstanding work with their post now. Deputy Sheriff Barry Bland won this coveted award last

year because of his outstanding leadership of Explorer Post 606. Many of you know Deputy Sheriff Bland, as he has been active with Explorers for 20 years and has attended numerous Explorer conferences.

Since the program’s inception in Hanover County, Deputy Bland has been a driving force behind the success of Explorer Post 606, volunteering much of his personal time to its development and operation. However, Deputy Bland does not see Explorer Post 606 merely as a program, but as an opportunity to mentor and lead future influential citizens and encourage Explorers to go on to successful careers in law enforcement.

“The benefits to our agency and community because of Deputy Sheriff Bland has been immeasurable over the years,” said Sheriff Stuart Cook, who heads the Hanover County Sheriff’s office. “But the benefit that stands out more than others is that the Explorer movement develops young leaders and encourages the qualities of leadership that will serve young men and women in college and in their future careers.”

The Post Advisor of the Year award is sponsored by the National Sheriffs’ Association.

Congratulations Advisor Bland!

Deputy Sheriff Barry Bland 2009 Post Advisor of the Year

Deputy Sheriff Barry Bland